20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), circa 21st century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult hedgehog, stood upon a small tree stump with front right foot raised, amidst a natural setting of dry flower heads and grasses, above soil covered groundwork, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case 41.5cm by 16cm by 39cm
Sold for £280
Estimated at £200 - £300
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 20th Apr, 2022
To include a collection of Indian and European Game Trophies from Kilberry Castle, Argyll. Many of the trophies date from the second half of the 19th century, with rare and historical specimens including Asian Water Buffalos, Astor Markhors, Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards and Himalayan Tahr.
Entries are now invited for the next Natural History & Taxidermy Sale on 2 September 2022
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Tuesday 19 April 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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